Laptop limitations

rasnell · 05-20-2013, 01:42 PM

There are so many options for affordable laptops that I was just curious about going too cheaply and being limited in running OOTP.

Would love to know what laptop you are playing with and if you've hit some that just won't work such as i-3 or i-5 generation PCs or those which have built-in video and not video cards.

Maybe another way to ask is if you've got a laptop that would NOT run OOTP.

majesty95 · 05-20-2013, 02:21 PM

Here's one thread that may help:

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...uirements.html

Haven't been able to locate the Mac requirements

The Wolf · 05-20-2013, 02:26 PM

No limits with this one:

Newegg.com - lenovo IdeaPad Y500 (59359554) Notebook Intel Core i7 3630QM(2.40GHz) 15.6" 12GB Memory DDR3 1600 16GB SSD 1TB HDD 5400rpm Dual NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M SLI

Raidergoo · 05-20-2013, 05:19 PM

I ran OOTP on a Dell Latitude D530 for two years and it was "acceptable". Nice hardware in 2008... Intel Core 2 with 1 GB of RAM. Of course, most disposable cell phones are more powerful nowadays.

I've got something better now, and I do appreciate the improvement

rudel.dietrich · 05-20-2013, 05:21 PM

If the laptop was built in the last 6 years then it should run OOTP
It is not exactly a demanding game

r0nster · 05-20-2013, 05:31 PM

Just bought a. HP windows 8 and OOTP14. runs great

r0nster · 05-20-2013, 05:34 PM

Should note my previous laptop was a vista and the game worked great on it too.... I just do not like the annoying aspect of win 8

The Wolf · 05-20-2013, 05:49 PM

Windows 8 = New Coke.

r0nster · 05-20-2013, 06:41 PM

I Agree .... it works great I just don't like the menu popup while popping up if I type too fast LOL

BeanballComin · 05-21-2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

No limits with this one:

Newegg.com - lenovo IdeaPad Y500 (59359554) Notebook Intel Core i7 3630QM(2.40GHz) 15.6" 12GB Memory DDR3 1600 16GB SSD 1TB HDD 5400rpm Dual NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M SLI

That's my current puter, but no SSD as it's unneeded for Linux OS's. Since I run LMDE 64 bit, I run OOTP on a VmWare Virtual machine, running it on XP, inside of Linux. It actually works out better than a pure Linux install, mainly because you can put the virtual machine in full screen mode, yet retain the ability to easily minimize it, and go back to your original operating system in an instant. There's one other great reason to play it on a VM, but I'll refrain from telling.

ashantewarrier · 05-21-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

Windows 8 = New Coke.

Not really.

I've been running Windows 8 since its release without any problems whatsoever.

I don't have a touchscreen either but, have no problems navigating the OS via touchpad.

My laptop specs:
Dell System XPS L702X
Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM
CPU @ 2.20GHz
RAM 8.00 GB
VideoCard: GeForce GT 555M 3.0GB
1TB HD

17" Monitor/Screen

Tram2Whitaker · 05-21-2013, 09:08 AM

The only limitation that I've noticed, is that optimum resolution on my laptop is 1366x768, which still leaves portions of the screen cut off. I miss my old desktop with it's high def 1920x1120 display.

NYJin2011tm · 05-21-2013, 10:07 AM

I run it on a netbook with no problems. It's just a little slow loading...playing a game it's fine though. And like others have said part of things o the screen are cut off. But plays just fine.

ashantewarrier · 05-21-2013, 10:31 AM

Oh BTW with my 17" the entire game screen is visible. Nothing cut off.

OmahaBaseball · 05-21-2013, 11:47 AM

Like a few posters here, the screen resolution is the only real issue I am having. Using a Sony Ultrabook (windows 8 w/touchscreen) and the game runs great.

Amazon.com: Sony VAIO T Series SVT13136CXS 13.3-Inch Touchscreen Ultrabook (Silver): Computers & Accessories

r0nster · 05-21-2013, 12:56 PM

You can get resolution to fit scream by going to the setup button on main screen when you first pull up game .... believe me it works and it does offer many resolution settings

Elektranaut · 05-21-2013, 07:17 PM

I've got a five year old Acer which runs the game with ease....super fast even now...

shawa666 · 05-21-2013, 07:20 PM

My old ****can of a pc can run the game. it's 6 years old.

iZak007 · 05-23-2013, 06:29 PM

I was able to play just fine on my 1st Gen 11" MacBook Air (Late 2010, 1.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD).

Full screen too.

mgoetze · 05-24-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanballComin

That's my current puter, but no SSD as it's unneeded for Linux OS's.

I assume SSDs are not needed for Windows either (I wouldn't know, I don't use Windows), but I am definitely never going back to a spinning hard disk on my Linux Desktop and Laptop. SSDs rule!

05-20-2013, 01:42 PM	#1
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,746	Laptop limitations There are so many options for affordable laptops that I was just curious about going too cheaply and being limited in running OOTP. Would love to know what laptop you are playing with and if you've hit some that just won't work such as i-3 or i-5 generation PCs or those which have built-in video and not video cards. Maybe another way to ask is if you've got a laptop that would NOT run OOTP. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014. Last edited by rasnell; 05-20-2013 at 02:37 PM.

05-21-2013, 09:08 AM	#12
Tram2Whitaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 619	The only limitation that I've noticed, is that optimum resolution on my laptop is 1366x768, which still leaves portions of the screen cut off. I miss my old desktop with it's high def 1920x1120 display. __________________ 404'd!

05-21-2013, 10:31 AM	#14
ashantewarrier Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, NJ via Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,304	Laptop limitations Oh BTW with my 17" the entire game screen is visible. Nothing cut off. __________________ "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." -Jackie Robinson, #42 Brooklyn Dodgers *"Hitting is better than sex."* - Reggie Jackson

05-21-2013, 11:47 AM	#15
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,684	Like a few posters here, the screen resolution is the only real issue I am having. Using a Sony Ultrabook (windows 8 w/touchscreen) and the game runs great. Amazon.com: Sony VAIO T Series SVT13136CXS 13.3-Inch Touchscreen Ultrabook (Silver): Computers & Accessories __________________ Life is Good!

05-20-2013, 02:21 PM	#2
majesty95 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,789	Here's one thread that may help: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...uirements.html Haven't been able to locate the Mac requirements

05-20-2013, 05:19 PM	#4
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,005	I ran OOTP on a Dell Latitude D530 for two years and it was "acceptable". Nice hardware in 2008... Intel Core 2 with 1 GB of RAM. Of course, most disposable cell phones are more powerful nowadays. I've got something better now, and I do appreciate the improvement

05-20-2013, 05:21 PM	#5
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	If the laptop was built in the last 6 years then it should run OOTP It is not exactly a demanding game

05-20-2013, 05:31 PM	#6
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,047	Just bought a. HP windows 8 and OOTP14. runs great

05-20-2013, 05:34 PM	#7
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,047	Should note my previous laptop was a vista and the game worked great on it too.... I just do not like the annoying aspect of win 8

05-20-2013, 06:41 PM	#9
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,047	I Agree .... it works great I just don't like the menu popup while popping up if I type too fast LOL

05-21-2013, 10:07 AM	#13
NYJin2011tm Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 18	I run it on a netbook with no problems. It's just a little slow loading...playing a game it's fine though. And like others have said part of things o the screen are cut off. But plays just fine.

05-21-2013, 12:56 PM	#16
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,047	You can get resolution to fit scream by going to the setup button on main screen when you first pull up game .... believe me it works and it does offer many resolution settings

05-21-2013, 07:17 PM	#17
Elektranaut Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 361	I've got a five year old Acer which runs the game with ease....super fast even now...

05-21-2013, 07:20 PM	#18
shawa666 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	My old ****can of a pc can run the game. it's 6 years old.

05-23-2013, 06:29 PM	#19
iZak007 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 4	I was able to play just fine on my 1st Gen 11" MacBook Air (Late 2010, 1.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD). Full screen too.